Welcome to the University of Otago Research Participation System

Information and Notices

This is a centralised system which enables university students and staff, and members of the public to participate in research being conducted at the University.

University of Otago Students and Staff

Staff members needing researcher(s) accounts, please email: sona.admin@otago.ac.nz

If you are a student or staff member, please use the Student/Staff Log In button to log into the system, the link will redirect you to the University of Otago log in page where you will be requested to enter your university credentials. Once successful you will be redirect back to the University of Otago Research Participation System to complete your participant account.

NOTE: You will need to know your Student ID, this is a multi-digit number which can be found on your Student ID Card above your name - https://www.otago.ac.nz/studentservices/otherservices/otago018288.html

Psychology students will be required to select the PSYC courses they are enrolled in when creating their account.

Members of the Public

If you are a member of the public and would like to take part in University of Otago research please use the Request Account button and complete the form. You will be emailed your account details along with information on how to use the system.

Members of the public will be required to select the Public Participant course when prompt.

Both participants and researchers will be required to acknowledge the Human Subjects/Privacy Policy before entering the system.

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